Closed: This call is not accepting applications right now. The Royal Society expects the 2027 round to open in January 2027 and close by the end of March 2027. Check the funder page.

Royal Society Research Grants (equipment and consumables)

Status

Closed

Funder

The Royal Society

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The Royal Society expects the 2027 round to open in January 2027 and close by the end of March 2027. Check the funder page.

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2026 round: closed 26 Mar 2026

Amount

Up to £30,000 for up to 12 months

Region

United Kingdom

Last checked

2026-10-16

Official page

Funder page

Eligibility in plain language

PhD holders in the first five years of an independent research post (or returning from a career break), based at an eligible UK organisation and UK resident, with their own lab space; natural sciences remit.

Summary

Seed-corn funding for specialised equipment, consumables and essential field travel.